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Craig-Kuhn, Megan Clare; Schmidt, Norine; Lederer, Alyssa; Gomes, Gérard; Watson, Shannon; Scott, Glenis, Jr.; Martin, David H.; Kissinger, Patricia – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2021
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between institution-delivered sex education given under real-world conditions and sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates, STI fatalism, and prior STI testing among African American men aged 15-24 who have sex with women. Participants were tested at community venues for Chlamydia and…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, African Americans, Males
Shaw, Frederic E., Ed. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008
The "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" ("MMWR") Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data in the weekly "MMWR" are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. This issue of "MMWR" contains the following studies: (1) Youth Risk Behavior…
Descriptors: Death, Heart Disorders, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Murimi, Mary W.; Guthrie, Joanne; Landry, Danielle; Paun, Mihaela M. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2008
Objective: To assess nutrition knowledge and dietary behaviors of seventh graders in nine randomly selected middle schools in Louisiana. Methods: This descriptive study used personal data assistants (PDAs) to administer a pre-validated questionnaire developed from national instruments to 127 seventh grade students from nine randomly-selected…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Eating Habits, Handheld Devices, Parent Child Relationship
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Nicklas, Theresa; And Others – Journal of Health Education, 1995
Presents findings from the Bogalusa Heart Study that describe the early natural history of coronary artery disease and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, noting the benefits of early, regular, comprehensive school health education. A discussion of cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking, oral contraception, drinking, and diet…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Cardiovascular System, Children